Transfer VHS to DVD

sounds like perhaps you did not finalize the disk's

A lot depends on what type of video tape you use and where do you want to play the DVDs (CDs are for audio recording only). If tape is compact VHS then you can buy a simple DVD Recorder VHS VCR combo player and transfer across easily provided you have the compact VHS cassette module.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/reservoir/tv-dvd-players/lg-v271-vcr-dvd-player-combo-recorder-6-head-hi-fi-stereo/1073556241

For other type of video camera tapes you will have to try other methods like connect camera with tape to a DVD recorder and directly burn the DVDs. You can buy attachments and software for PC but I have found these very cumbersome to work with.

If you want to convert VCR tapes (VHS etc) to DVD discs then your best bet is to buy a second hand combo VCR DVD unit that will make life easier for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/dm-40-Samsung-DVD-VR357-VHS-VCR-DVD-Recorder-Combo-w-HDMI-/121234178922?pt=DVD_Players_Recorders&hash=item1c3a1ec36a

Otherwise you can buy adapters that need to be converted to PCs and this can be messy.
This article gives some idea about using PC capture units with software.
http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Transfer-VHS-to-DVD-/10000000177628047/g.html

Most Combo Recorders (VHS and DVD) will prevent you from
recording a Copyrighted VHS tape program onto DVD.
Try recording a TV program onto your VHS tape, then
transfer it to your DVD and see if your new DVD recording
will work or not.

Unplug it and wait 5min plug it back in and sometines it will work, I have three units they all do the same thing , with two of them the unpluging no longer works. I can't find anyone who knows whats wrong either

Had the same problem on my JVC vcr/dvd combo unit.
You need to turn off the timer function. I did this by making sure my remote was in the "VHS" mode...turn the swith from TV to the right (found on the remote in the upper left corner...an then hit the "vcr" button. Then point the remote at the VCR unit and hit the No. 4 button (timer turns off). Your unit should not have the red timer displayed and you should be able to play your tapes okay.

Hope this helps.

First of all,i don't know if you have a combo dvd/VCR player or two separate units.Secondly,please tell me how you connect your dvd/VCR combo OR DVD player and VCR player to your TV.
Solutiondoct

Check Sony DVD/VCR combo products at Sony Style can play divx format.

The unit will only allow 2 hour recording on the DVD+R format. The DVD-R format is adjustable for longer recording time, just understand that the longer recording times = the lower the quality of the recording.

Doubtful. If the drive won't read them, it may just be the brand on disk that is preventing it. Changing software settings won't improve anything if the drive in the computer can't read the disk.